2027)

Equus•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Youth Employment Operations Lead serves as the primary operational lead for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program, partnering closely with the Director of Youth Initiatives. The role provides oversight of program execution, workforce coordination, compliance management, fiscal administration, employer engagement, and staff supervision to support delivery of youth employment and academic enrichment services. It translates strategic direction into actionable implementation plans while maintaining alignment with administrative funding regulations. This is a limited-time exempt position through September 30, 2027. The position does not offer benefits.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-employer partner sites.
Strong organizational, administrative, and fiscal management skills.
Ability to establish productive working relationships with employers, community organizations, and government officials.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to function in fast-paced, high-volume operational environments.
Willingness to work extended hours during peak program periods.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director with operational planning and execution of the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program.
Implement the program timeline, including registration, employer onboarding, participant placement, and payroll cycles.
Ensure compliance with applicable local policies, work permit regulations, and documentation requirements.
Prepare and submit activity, compliance, fiscal, and performance reports in a timely manner.
Maintain administrative oversight of the program budget and monitor expenditures.
Review and approve timesheets before submitting them to the Director for final review and processing.
Collaborate with career coaches to oversee timesheet verification and payroll submissions.
Supervise check distribution procedures to ensure accountability and transparency.
Identify and resolve compensation or fiscal documentation discrepancies.
Oversee the participant application and selection process.
Coordinate orientations for youth, parents or guardians, and employer partners.
Manage document control systems for applications, timesheets, progress reports, and compliance files.
Develop and maintain procedural systems for file management and reporting.
Provide staff supervision and support employer engagement and workforce coordination.